The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine invites applications from highly qualified, energetic, proactive and experienced international professionals for the post within UNDP Chornobyl Recovery and Development Programme. This post is open for non-Ukrainian citizens only.

UNDP Chernobyl Recovery and Development Programme

TERMS OF REFERENCE: INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER

General Job Description

The Chernobyl Recovery and Development Programme (CRDP) is a project of UNDP Ukraine is implementing in partnership with the Government of Ukraine and donor partners. CRDP is focused on improving local living conditions in Chernobyl-affected areas through community empowerment for socio-economic recovery and development. UNDP, in partnership with the Government of Ukraine and donor partners.

The International Project Manager shall be responsible for the overall management of CRDP project activities, developing and implementing a results-based work plan for the project which integrates parallel initiatives of multiple international donors. He/she shall be responsible for all substantive, managerial and financial reports from the project. He/she will provide overall supervision for all CRDP staff in field stations and in the project management unit in Kyiv as well as guiding and supervising all policy-based relations between the project and the Government of Ukraine.

Duties

The International Project Manager will have the following specific duties:

POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVISORY SERVICES:

• Monitor/analyze economic, social and political issues which affect sectoral or national development; through this process, identify development needs and potential solutions relevant to project activities;
• Maintain continuous dialogue with the Government and other key partners to provide knowledge based advisory services and ensure proper integration and co-ordination of project with other related development efforts;
• Advocate, promote awareness and understanding of issues and responses related to the all important goals which Ukraine has committed itself to at the Millennium Summit and other global conferences. Promote clarity and understanding on the role and issues of UNDP. Represent the project at public events;
• Contribute to national development documents in the thematic/sectoral areas of project;
• Lead project team and provide professional opinions in areas of expertise.

• Manage CRDP PMU, its staff, promote a team spirit and cooperative efforts;
• Coordinate program’s objectives and activities with other local partners, assuring the projects are efficiently integrated with other development efforts;
• Assure proper operational, financial and administrative management in the project, as well as adherence to all UNDP rules and procedures;
• Ensure decentralized operations of the program with high involvement of concerned stake holders;
• Establish and maintain dialogue with government officials, both local and national, NGOs, partners, donors and communities to provide knowledge and understanding, ensuring an accurate interpretation of the program’s mission;
• Assure proper monitoring and evaluation procedures are instituted in all projects;
• Co-ordinate and oversee the preparation of the substantive and operational reports from the Programme;
• Prepare and oversee the development of Terms of Reference for consultants and contractors;
• Assure proper operational, financial and administrative management in CRDP as well as adherence to all UNDP rules and procedures. Monitor project inventory, attendance records, filling system. Assure correct personnel management and procurement of goods/services;
• Participate in PR and media activities. Assure project web-site update. Coordinate distribution of the project related information.

RESOURCE MOBILIZATION ACTIVITIES:

• Catalyze mobilization of additional cost-sharing resources from the government, donors and other partners to fully leverage UNDP’s TRAC resources in the project;
• Implement the Social Mobilization concept throughout all components of CRDP;
• Develop partnerships with other individuals and organizations to ensure wide participation in development issues that UNDP is addressing; UNDP’s most valuable resource -knowledge – to be shared widely;
• Maintain relationships with donors and present a clear analysis of how their financial support has contributed to the results they had requested and promote the programme to new donors;
• Mobilize resources for the program to meet the overall objectives;
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills and Experience Required

• Mature judgment combined with a proactive, energetic approach to problem solving; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; strong organizational and time management skills, resourceful in finding solutions;
• Strong ideals to support national development in Ukraine and serve as a catalyst for human development and poverty reduction;
• At least ten years experience at a senior project management level. Demonstrate diplomatic and negotiation skills;
• Ability to work with a wide cross-section of partners: Government, NGO’s, communities, media and international donors;
• Post-graduate degree in Social Science and/or Development Studies and/or related fields;
• Desire to make a positive change in the Chernobyl-affected territories;
• Strong advocate for human development and poverty eradication;
• Knowledge of the management principles and organizational behavior;
• Experienced with social mobilization procedures would be desirable;
• Familiarity with the goals and procedures of international organizations;
• Experience in planning and managing international technical assistance programs, including direct responsibilities for administering of project’s budget;
• Experience in CIS countries, knowledge of the Russian or Ukrainian languages is highly desirable;
• Excellent knowledge of English;
• Knowledge of and complete comfort with computer applications is essential (including organization of public presentations on PowerPoint);
• Good contacts within the project development area.

We invite all those interested not to miss this opportunity and to submit your application. Deadline for applications is 16 January 2005.

Applications in English language with the reference to this position are to be submitted:

to e-mail address: vegorov@un.kiev.ua, or fax (044) 253-26-07.

Please, indicate the Position you are applying for in the Subject line of your message.

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is open for non-Ukrainian citizens only.